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Virtual Think-Ins
Short, Sharp, Specific
Think-In: a meeting or conference for thoughtful discussion.
We offer a range of non-IB certified virtual seminars all of which are
branded as "Think-Ins". As the name suggests they are designed to
promote thoughtful discussion on, and deeper understanding of,
topics that complement official IB workshops. Our Think-Ins
—all of which are led by expert practitioners—
last 3, 4, or 6 hours over 1 or 2 days.
There are three types of Think-In:
Click on any title below for further information - and check back regularly as new Think-Ins are being added every week!
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Date
Length & Price
Focus On: Making Sense of the New DP Visual Arts course Facilitator: Shannon Brinkley
13 June 2025 14:00 CEST
3 hours over 1 day 160 EUR / 150 GBP / 195 USD
13 June 2025 14:00 CEST Focus On: Making Sense of the New DP Visual Arts course
This 3-hour Think-In will address significant changes to the DP Visual Arts course (first exams 2027) to support and upskill teachers. Join us to learn more about the various course components across both Standard and Higher Level. Special consideration will be given to understanding syllabus concepts such as inquiry questions, situating, practical investigation and cultural significance. Topics covered will include:
Understanding the new syllabus - core areas, objectives, key differences between tasks (SL & HL), pacing;
Preparing relevant strategies to support students in the new IB Visual Arts course;
Advice, support and relevant resources in mapping the course and major objectives;
Addressing questions and concerns.
The maximum number of participants is 20, and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded.
Two 90-minute sessions; 14:00 – 17:15 CEST, (Paris time) via Zoom 13 June.
This Think-In is designed for Language A: Language & Literature and Literature teachers who are looking for ways to develop their students’ writing skills that are needed in Paper 1 and Paper 2 external examinations. Often students may lack an understanding of analytical and evaluation techniques for specific text types, appropriate terminology and planning, organization, and development skills to craft a quality written response. At the end of the seminar participants can expect to have a clearer idea of how to effectively prepare their students for the Paper 1 and Paper 2 written assessments.
Session 1 Analysing and Writing about different Text-Types. How to teach students to recognise and use analytical techniques for different text-types, incorporate formal language and terminology, to write a response that demonstrates conceptual understanding.
Session 2 Organising the Paper 1 Guided Response and the Paper 2 Essay and Tips and Tricks to help your students write excellent responses.
The maximum number of participants is 20 and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded.
Two 90-minute sessions + 15-minute break via Zoom, 17 June 14:00 – 17:15 CEST, (Paris time).
This Think-In for DP Language A teachers focuses on the new Extended Essay (first teaching 2025). The training is designed for those interested in finding out about all the changes to the new EE guide (first assessment 2027). The Think-In will cover advice on practical strategies to manage the EE process and to successfully guide and supervise students.
Session 1 Unpacking the new EE guide step by step - What's in, What's out, and What's changed? Formulating good EE research questions in DP Language A. Understanding the new assessment criteria. Subject-specific advice. Managing the EE process effectively, Advice on effective citation and referencing in the new EE.
Session 2 Effective strategies for the new reflection sessions and drop-in meetings. Essential skills for success. Marking exercise (time pending). Writing evaluative and substantiated conclusions. Essay Writing frameworks. The new interdisciplinary EE. Resource sharing. Q&A session.
The maximum number of participants is 20, and an InThinking certificate will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break; via Zoom 16 June 14:00 – 17:15 CEST (Paris time).
The Biology and ESS students are required to have a solid understanding of data. In this Think-In we will focus on how to reliably collect it, summarise and present it, understand the results of statistical analysis and write up these results in an investigation. You are encouraged to bring along one or two IA sample research questions to work through during the sessions.
Session 1 Introduction to collecting and summarising data and building these skills through your course.
Session 2 Choosing appropriate statistical tests, analysing the results and building these skills through your course.
The sessions will be co-facilitated by Zoe Badcock and Lisa Horsington.
The maximum number of participants is 20. An InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded.
Two 90-minute sessions via Zoom, 15 August 9:00– 12:15 CEST (Paris time).
Es probable que todos ustedes tengan experiencia, más o menos extensa, en la enseñanza de la lengua española y su literatura. Pero, tanto si imparten IBDP Lengua y Literatura o Literatura por primera vez, como si ya lo han hecho previamente, pueden sentirse un poco desorientados
y sobrepasados por la nueva y copiosa información que va apareciendo.
¿Cómo elegimos el contenido de nuestro curso? ¿Cómo los organizamos? ¿Qué práctica es útil para nuestros estudiantes? ¿Qué tener en cuenta en vistas a la evaluación? En este taller, buscaremos respuestas posibles para estas preguntas y nos plantearemos como objetivos orientar hacia un esquema de programa y hacia la planificación de una unidad didáctica. Para ello, a partir de los contenidos del sitio, les ofreceremos herramientas de todo tipo para facilitarles el camino hacia la construcción de un curso atractivo para ustedes y para sus alumnos, siguiendo los requerimientos del IB.
Sesión 1 Propuestas de esquemas de programa.
Sesión 2 Ejemplo de planificación de una unidad.
El número máximo de participantes es de 20. Al final del Think-In los participantes recibirán un InThinking certificado de participación.
Dos sesiones de 90 minutos, de 16.00 – 19.15 (CEST Madrid), vía Zoom. 3 de septiembre.
This Think-In is designed for MYP Visual Art Teachers who want a practical approach to organising, designing and teaching toward criterion D.
At the end of the Think-In, participants will have a clearer understanding of designing tasks toward each criterion D strand, and how to guide students in developing the skills needed.
Session 1: Planning and teaching toward criterion Di Strategies and tools for teachers to design, teach and guide students. Strategies and tools to help students practice and demonstrate how to appraise their own artwork.
Session 2: Planning and Teaching toward criterion Dii Strategies for staggering ATL skills in the journal through a unit. Guiding students on reflecting on their progress and how to evaluate individual student development as an artist. Understanding what knowledge and achievement have been demonstrated in other tasks during the unit. Examples of producing evidence toward higher mark bands.
The maximum number of participants is 20, and an InThinking certificate of participation will be awarded at the end.
Two 90-minute sessions + a 15-minute break, via Zoom on 5 September, 14:00 – 17:15 CEST (Paris time).
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